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The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (the Act) is an incredibly effective way for participants in the construction industry to maximise their chances of fair and prompt payment of invoices rendered.
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What Home Builders Should do When Faced with a Dispute with a Difficult Homeowner
This article explores the various legal avenues available to Home Builders facing disputes with Homeowners.
What Builders should do when Faced with a Dispute with a Difficult Homeowner
On 20 June 2023 our Director and Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation, Sam Roberts and Principal Solicitor and Accredited Adjudicator, Ned Mortensen hosted a live LinkedIn Q&A answering What Builders should do when Faced with a Dispute with a Difficult Homeowner.
How to Get Paid in the Building & Construction Industry
On 12 May 2023 our Director and Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation, Sam Roberts and Principal Solicitor and Accredited Adjudicator, Ned Mortensen hosted a live LinkedIn Q&A answering How to Get Paid in the Building & Construction Industry utilising the Security of Payments Act.
(Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill) 2022 – Amendments to the Building & Construction Industry
This article is the second part in our series on the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill 2022 (‘the Bill’) and focuses on the amendments to the building and construction industry and addresses the considerations for employers in this industry.
(Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 – What Does it Mean for Employers?
This article is the first part in our series on the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill 2022 (‘the Bill’) and focuses on what the changes mean for employers.
Security of Payment Laws – 4 Steps to Recover Progress Claims Over $200k
If you’re a builder or subcontractor owed more than $200,000.00, it’s possible to utilise the Act to obtain a Court Judgment for the outstanding debt in less than 40 days.
My Home Builder is “running late”. When can I terminate my residential building contract and get another builder to complete the work?
My Home Builder is “running late”. When can I terminate my residential building contract and get another builder to complete the work?
How Courts Consider Descriptions of Work in Payment Claims & Reasons for Withholding Payment in Payment Schedules
In this article we consider how the Courts consider the adequacy of describing works or reasons for withholding payment in assessing the validity and reliability of Payment Claims and Payment Schedules.
Home Builders: Dealing with Material Shortages & Price Increases
We’re seeing more and more builders going into liquidation leaving homeowners with half finished houses that good builders don’t want to touch because firstly, the previous builder’s building work could be a warranty liability and secondly because they still have their own full books to run.
Getting Security of Payments Right
Subcontractors often come to us at the eleventh hour for help when they haven’t been paid, but there are some common pitfalls that can put the benefit of the Security of Payments Act out of their reach. In this article I have summarised some of the most frequent problems encountered.
New Risk Fines for Residential Builders – Are your Residential Building Contracts Compliant?
Residential builders in New South Wales risk significant fines if they do not comply with their newly-created obligations in relation to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW).
Adjudication – 4 Common Pitfalls for Applicants and Respondents
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (the Act) is an incredibly effective way for participants in the construction industry to maximise their chances of fair and prompt payment of invoices rendered.
